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Published: 2008-03-29 02:26:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 51732; Favourites: 891; Downloads: 1133
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It's finally finished.I hope you enjoy it, if anything is unclear, please feel free to leave a comment, I will try to elaborate. I'm prettysure everything is clear, but I made the hat, so it might not be clear to everyone.
Here's mine!
Part One
Edit: The reason I have not put what the seam allowance values, is simply because the fabric has to fit snugly against the cardboard base. I don't want to put a set amount, and have wrinkly hats out there. Thicker fabrics will fit differently than thing ones. So, if you make the hat, sew it to make it as snug as possible to the base, and then cut off the surplus, leaving approximately 1/4" seam allowance.
**If you use this tutorial to make your own hat, please have the courtesy of putting a link back to my tutorial, and leave a comment here with a link to your deviation so that I can see your masterpiece!!
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Thank so much! This is very enlightening. I am planning on making a top-hat as a b-day present for a friend and now I get an idea how to do that
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Found it! sorry you mentioned this tutorial at the costuming panel at MCC12 and I need to make 2 top hats so his saves my budget from buying one. a red one is oomfgbbqroflkitten hard to find so now i can just make it. Haza!!!!
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I have a quick question for you: when you say sew some elastic on 'either side of the inside' how exactly do you mean? I get that it helps hold your top-hat on somehow, but I cannot for the life of me figure out how.
Help would be very much appreciated at your earliest convenience. (:
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You cut a piece of elastic long enough to fit around your noggin (usually under your nape) and glue each end to the inside of the hat where it will hold it to your head. It's best to put the hat on the way you want to wear it, and then figure out the elastic placement.
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*supercreppyhappyfaceofdoominserthere* hoemygawd I am so gonna make one of these. I've always wanted a top hat and now I can make one thanks to you. I love you *tears of joy*
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Im gonna make a bigger version of this..... hopefully it will turn out good
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ok. cool. thanks i think you deserve a llama from me.
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6th form end of year party/day, i am going as Christian from Moulin Rouge, and this tutorial has saved my right royal backside!
Thankyou very much!
Oh and... you're listed on Google for this, so congratulations!
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You're most welcome! I can't wait to see photos!!
Ooooh I'm googleable now! thanks for letting me know!
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Just found your tutorial while using Google search...wanted to say THANK YOU for making it! 
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You're most welcome!! I'm so glad it was useful!
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Something like this would be perfect for finishing off my Lolita outfit! Thanks so much for the tutorial; I've been looking everywhere for a decent top hat but they're always so expensive! I'm so making this this weekend! It's just gorgeous! And it's a good thing I bought some ribbons and trimmings the other day!
Have I ever told you I love you?
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You're most welcome! Glad it can be useful
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I made my top hat! I made it whilst watching Kate and Wills Wedding (You can tell I'm British can't you? =3=) and it took me less than a day! I just need to figure out how to attach it to my head now...
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Cool 
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Ok. Or I could attach it via a comb or headband if I stitch it in the right place.
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;A; i got a loose hat.....i think i made it wrong too >.> (i cut the lines at the bottom of the cylinder) then made the bottom part (the ring) from cardboard too :< (then proceeded to wrap that in cloth >.>
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i have a question, im doing a hat that involves putting fake flowers around the hats bottom, how do i make them stay? Hot glue? Sewing? help!
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That's totally up to you. If you plan on using your hat for more than one style, then stitch them on, or pin them. If you don't really care, then hot glue them.
Hope this helps.
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Oh this was very usefull. I was piceing it together on my own but you realy helped me get the brim together .
thank you
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going to add a bit more decorations to the last one. and i just started working on a steam punck one with bits from an old wall clock i had.
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Thanks a lot for the tutorial ^^ it was very easy to follow ^^ when I'm done with my hat I will have to up load a pic for you ^^
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Yaay! A not that hard to fllow hat tut~~ Thank you SO much. Ciel has so many hats and I personally love desighning them. So this is just gunna help me tons!
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I looved this tutorial, and your method is more precise, YOU ROCK< thank you for shareing your wisdom ^^
the last part is cute, go nuts add whatever wiiiiiii
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*bows down to your awesomness* Thank you for this enlightening tutorial, it will surely be celebrated by llamas and the tophat-less thorughout the hills.
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ha ha ha Glad you like it!!!
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I haven't made one yet, but the tutorial is wonderfully delightful
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Thank you, glad you like it! I hope it does come in handy.
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I made one, I'd like to add to your links, so I will attempt to do today. Thanks!
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Hahaha great tut, I made one without any practice or tut last night... didn't turn out THAT great, I'm gonna make a lolita hat now :3
ps: I love your pictures so cute :3
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Thanks to your magnificent tutorial, I was able to make my own! [link] I broke a nail making this xD But it was so worth it!!!
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I love this tutorial since it's the best one I've seen as well as the cheapest one. Although I already sewn my hat's crown and cut out the patterns from a different tutorial. The process for attaching the tip is very similar to yours, but I'm hoping that you might be able to help me make some sense from it.
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The highlights are the patterns, and I'm making the mini top hat in this one. I think the dark highlighted one is the tip, but it's a half circle. So I made a full circle with it (although it looks much more like an oval). I'm wondering if I can use your method to attach my tip to the crown. The tip seems way too big in my opinion, any ideas?
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This is a very awesome tutorial - easy to follow!! Can't wait to get it going!
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Don't forget to show me when you make one! I love seeing what people make!
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Oh I will
I enjoy seeing what people make too - endless supply of creativity to enjoy!!!
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what a helpful tutorial!
i might use this one day xDDD
but i will definitely keep this tutorial in mind!
I think you can also avoid the elastic problem by using Ribbons
it's pretty much the same thing, but doesn't snap at your face xDD
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Super! Can't wait to see what you make!
Ribbons suck to tie under hair at the back of your head, they always get caught and that hurts. But if it's going under the chin, then that'd be fine.
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Working on a mad hatter costume, this will be a great help!
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Ooh! Fun! Can't wait to see the results
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Oh. Wow. This tutorial is amazing. I must make one; though it will be a complete failure because I have no experience with clothes. XDD
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Thanks a lot for that tutorial!! 
Does it work with any fabric, or should I get something particular?
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It works with prettymuch anything, but you'll have an easier time doing this if the fabric has little to no stretch. Good luck! I can't wait to see what you make!
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